Chad Ray

Chad Ray is a Professor at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology. His roles include AU Health Medical Director of the OB Emergency Department/Labor and Delivery, Associate Dean for Primary Care and Community Engagement, and Director of the GA Center for Obstetrics Re-Entry Program. He focuses on maternal mortality reduction, health equity, and women's health workforce solutions.

• Education: MD from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2002); BS in Pharmacy from the Medical University of South Carolina (1997)

His research interests bridge clinical obstetrics with public health, emphasizing cardio-obstetrics, maternal health disparities, and community-driven interventions. Recent publications highlight state-level maternal mortality strategies and laparoscopic surgical training.

Scientific Awards:

• Top Doctor Obstetrics & Gynecology (Castle-Connelly, 2020–2022)
• Best Doctors (Augusta Magazine, 2020)
• Jeffrey Blalock Memorial Service Award (2020)

Dr. Ray serves on national committees like the Perinatal Quality Council and Georgia Maternal Mortality Review Committee, while leading educational initiatives as OB/GYN Residency Program Director (2011–2021). He also contributes to simulation curricula and policy frameworks for maternal safety.